1001 Colours of Turkey14 Days / 13 Nights2020

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$2449per person, based on double occupancy

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

You’ll be welcomed at Istanbul Airport and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, your guide will make a pleasure to give you a brief about your trip and you’ll familiarize with other participants. Overnight at Lalahan Hotel.

you can taste the real turkish co�ee prepared on wood coal, then the famous stu�ed meatballs. Cross back to the European side by “vaporetto”, the traditional white public boats o�ering a stunning panorama of the Old City during the trip. In Karakoy, you can try a slice of “lahmacun”, Turkish style thin pizza or �sh in bread sold in small boats. Climb up the hill by funicular bult in 1875 and walk along the pedestrian Istiklal Street to experience the sparkling daily life. In a special type of typical restaurant called “ocakbasi” taste lamb kebab on skewer. Photo stop at Pera Palace Hotel which hosted many celebrities including Agatha Christie, Greta Garbo, Mata Hari. Admire the authentic archi- tecture of Cicek Pasaji and have a small bit of several specialties: tripes, stu�ed mussels, condi-ments and many more…

For the �rst time travellers to Istanbul, we recommend to book pre accommodation and join classical day excursions.

DAY 2: ISTANBUL: DAILY LIFE ON TWO CONTINENTS WITH STREET FOOD EXPERIENCE

Rendez-vous at “Milion” which used to indicate the center of the city when it was called Nova Roma. Taste “simit” with white cheese and sip the black tea like do many turkish people in the morning. Walk to the Underground Cistern dating back to 6th century, which also served as stage for James Bond’s “From Russia with love” in early 60’s. Walk down to Hocapasa to try one skewer of “djaa kebab”, a specialty of eastern Turkey. Stop at the train station which used to be the terminus of Orient Express. Take the public transportation to cross the Bosphorus from under water. As you put your feed on the asian bank, take a lovely walk in the picturesque marketplace with vegetables, fruits and �sh sellers;

you can taste the real turkish co�ee prepared on wood coal, then the famous stu�ed meatballs. Cross back to the European side by “vaporetto”, the traditional white public boats o�ering a stunning panorama of the Old City during the trip. In Karakoy, you can try a slice of “lahmacun”, Turkish style thin pizza or �sh in bread sold in small boats. Climb up the hill by funicular bult in 1875 and walk along the pedestrian Istiklal Street to experience the sparkling daily life. In a special type of typical restaurant called “ocakbasi” taste lamb kebab on skewer. Photo stop at Pera Palace Hotel which hosted many celebrities including Agatha Christie, Greta Garbo, Mata Hari. Admire the authentic archi- tecture of Cicek Pasaji and have a small bit of several specialties: tripes, stu�ed mussels, condi-ments and many more…

For the �rst time travellers to Istanbul, we recommend to book pre accommodation and join classical day excursions.

DAY 3: ISTANBUL / CAPPADOCIA

Leave the hotel at 7:00 AM for Istanbul Airport and take TK2026 �ight at 09:00 AM. Upon arrival to Kayseri, continue to Cappadocia region and rest of the day enjoy the natural beauty and the cultural depth of this unique region: explore the frescoed interiors of Goreme's cave churches, which date from the 8th century, take a walk in Avcilar, Pasabagi and the valley of Dervent where you will admire the chimney like volcanic formations. Lunch and a brief photo stop at Uchisar. In the afternoon, discover the unique artifacts of Cappadocia such as pottery, onyx etc. Dinner in a typical Cappado-cian house where the host will make a pleasure to prepare special meals of the region. Overnight at Dere Suites Cave Hotel.

Rendez-vous at “Milion” which used to indicate the center of the city when it was called Nova Roma. Taste “simit” with white cheese and sip the black tea like do many turkish people in the morning. Walk to the Underground Cistern dating back to 6th century, which also served as stage for James Bond’s “From Russia with love” in early 60’s. Walk down to Hocapasa to try one skewer of “djaa kebab”, a specialty of eastern Turkey. Stop at the train station which used to be the terminus of Orient Express. Take the public transportation to cross the Bosphorus from under water. As you put your feed on the asian bank, take a lovely walk in the picturesque marketplace with vegetables, fruits and �sh sellers;

DAY 4: CAPPADOCIA

Drive to Peristrema Valley and descend down the canyon to visit the �rst rock carved churches of Cappadocia. Then, arrive to Belisirma village for lunch; you’ll enjoy regional meals as well as fresh air because the tables are placed on small terraces over Melendiz River. A lot of built and rock carved houses will give you an idea about the architecture of the region. On the way back, photo stop at Nar crater Lake and continue to the underground city of Kaymakli where early Christians, �eeing persecu-tion, lived for months at a time undetected. Overnight.

DAY 5: CAPPADOCIA / KONYA / ANTALYA

See the di�erence in accommodations for medieval travelers during a stop at Sultanhani Caravanserai en route to Konya, known worldwide as the home of the sect of the Whirling Dervishes. Drive to Beysehir town Continue south to Antalya, arriving in time to stroll the twisting, turning streets of this enchanting city set on the shores of the Mediterranean before the sun sets. Dinner and overnight at Dogan Boutique Hotel in the pedestrian area of the roman harbour.

DAY 6: ANTALYA

Begin your Greco-Roman quest today by visiting Perge where a mere scrape of the shoe will reveal mosaic walkways through the ancient agora. Photo stop at Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall where Duden River reaches the Mediterranean from an impressive hight. Visit Archaeological Museum where you’ll explore objects going through Paleolithic to Hellenistic, Roman and Seldjoukide Periods until Otto-man Era. Walk through the narrow streets of the roman harbour where ottoman style mansions under protection o�er a historical atmosphere. Overnight in Dogan Boutique Hotel.

DAY 7: ANTALYA / FETHIYE

Continue to Demre where lived an important personality of Chrisitianity; St. Nicholas. Visit the Basilica where he was bishop and enjoy a boat trip to discover few remains of Simena immersed under the water after an earthquake during Antiquity. Overnight at Yacht Boheme Hotel.

DAY 8: FETHIYE

Full day to discover the region : stop at Telmessos to see the rock carved tombs and continue to Oludeniz, one of Turkey’s most famous beaches. Photo stop at the stunning Saklikent gorge Turkeys longest canyon. Explore the quaint Greek museum village of Kayakoy. Overnight.

DAY 9: FETHIYE / PAMUKKALE

Drive to Dalyan Laguna where you’ll enjoy a boat drive along this unspoilt site to admire the rock carved Lycian tombs. Short stop at Iztuzu Beach, the nesting ground of the loggerhead sea turtles; time permitting stop for a short swim. Continue to Pamukkale, known as the 'cotton castle'. Here, immense tiers of white limestone cascade down a barren hillside you will enjoy the beauty of the terraces and visit the nearby Roman theater and necropolis. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 10 : PAMUKKALE / SIRINCE

Morning free at leisure to enjoy the thermal pools of your hotel. Follow the scenic road up to Babadag driving through small mountain villages to Aphrodisias, the city dedicated to the goddess of love and home to a school of sculpture that was known throughout the ancient world. Explore its many Greco- Roman remains including a stadium, which once sat 30,000 people and the Temple of Aphrodite, which was later converted into a Christian basilica. After lunch, proceed to the picturesque Sirince village where you’ll spend the next 2 nights at Kirkinca Houses.

DAY 11 : SIRINCE

Visit the antique Ephesus city with Hadrian Temple, Celsius Library, theatre and the marble streets as well as the terrace houses re�ecting the life of roman citizens. After lunch, climb up the Coressos Hill to visit the chapel believed to be the house where Mother Mary spent the last days of her life. Attend a fashion show in to learn more about leather, one of the major exportation products of Turkey.

DAY 12 : SIRINCE / CANAKKALE

Drive along the 'wine-dark' Aegean Sea to ancient Pergamum, home to the famous physician, Galen and the city where parchment was invented. Visit the Acropolis o�ering breathtaking views over the valley and discover the remains of the most impressive Hellenistic theater in Asia Minor. Stroll through the remains of the library which once held 240,000 scrolls. After lunch, proceed to the legendary city of Troy, the site of one of the most famous wars of ancient times, immortalized in Homer’s Iliad. Cross by ferry the Strait of Dardanelles, dinner and overnight at Buyuk Truva Hotel.

DAY 13 : CANAKKALE / ISTANBUL

Discover Gallipoli peninsula where the bloodiest battles of First World War took place; visit the Anzac Cove, Brighton Beach, Lone Pine and Chnuk Bair. In the afternoon, proceed to Istanbul. Visit the vineyards nearby to learn about Turkish grapes and taste the wines of Thrace Region. Overnight at Lalahan Hotel.

DAY 14 : DEPARTURE

Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your onward �ight or extend in Istanbul.

PRICES IN CANADIAN DOLLAR :

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES

Retail Price per Person

Included :

� All transportation in air-conditioned minivan with wi-� on board� 13-night accommodation at hotels mentioned above� 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 2 hotel dinners and 2 outside dinners� English speaking guide throughout� Entrance fees to museums� Istanbul / Kayseri domestic �ight� All taxes and service charges

Not included :

� International �ight� Tips� Insurance � Personal expenses

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